Question

why are enzymes called biocatalysts? Is HCL an enzyme? Give some examples of other enzymes.

Answer 1

Enzymes are soluble protein molecules that can speed up chemical reactions in cells. These reactions include respiration, photosynthesis and making new proteins. For this reason enzymes are sometimes calledbiological catalysts.
HCL is an not an enzyme
HCl is secreted by special cells in the stomach wall. There is always some amount of acidbeing produced, but acid really pours out when food enters the stomach. The HCl does not break food down; that is left up to the enzymes. Acid does prepare foods for digestion, especially proteins
enzymes called pepsin and trypsin digest dietary proteins. Another hydrolase called lipase is secreted by your pancreas and helps break down dietary fats. The enzyme amylase stimulates the digestionof dietary starch